Senior Legal Counsel (Real Estate, Copenhagen)

Job summary

The role involves providing legal support within a Group Legal function, focusing on corporate, investment, and stakeholder management in the real estate sector. The position requires strategic oversight and the ability to translate stakeholder priorities into practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law (Swedish, Danish, or Norwegian law).
• At least 5 years of experience in a reputable law firm or relevant in-house roles.
• Solid experience in Corporate Law, M&A, and joint ventures; experience in investment, finance, governance, and compliance is a plus.
• Strong strategic and structured working style with high professional integrity.
• Excellent collaborative and pedagogical skills to build trust across management levels.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance business needs with quality and accountability.
• Proficient in English communication, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal and business advisor on governance and compliance matters.
• Maintain knowledge of the contractual framework and business model to support strategic goals.
• Ensure solid governance and compliance to maintain trust from external stakeholders.
• Work on legal structuring to facilitate growth and reduce operational risks.
• Manage corporate structuring, M&A, and investment-related legal matters.
• Oversee joint ventures and coordinate project deliveries.
• Support investor relations by preparing and reviewing presentation materials.
• Handle transactional work, including due diligence and drafting transaction documents.
• Implement company policy frameworks and internal governance documents.

Skills

Additional Information

• Strong integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to navigate complex processes with a strategic mindset.
• Attention to detail while maintaining a broader perspective.
• Motivated to anchor a critical function across the organization.
• Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
• Offers a central role with significant exposure and responsibilities.
• Opportunity to influence governance and compliance development in a complex, international environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.